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Angela Davis
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These posters are unique primary historical documents that record local events that might otherwise go untold and address diverse social issues.
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This print is the artist’s second silkscreen creation and crafted from
handmade stencil. It showcases his mastery of positive and negative
space, graphic composition, and color theory. Inspired by a photograph of Angela Davis published in a magazine, the artist reproduced one of the
most iconic images of the revolutionary, Marxist, feminist, and Black scholar. This image symbolizes third world solidarity and political activism. Creating this print provided Barraza with the opportunity to bolster his confidence in working with silk screen presses and the technical aspects of production. Barraza’s intention was to reclaim portraits, particularly of women, to uplift his community, and unite through the medium of artistic activism.
handmade stencil. It showcases his mastery of positive and negative
space, graphic composition, and color theory. Inspired by a photograph of Angela Davis published in a magazine, the artist reproduced one of the
most iconic images of the revolutionary, Marxist, feminist, and Black scholar. This image symbolizes third world solidarity and political activism. Creating this print provided Barraza with the opportunity to bolster his confidence in working with silk screen presses and the technical aspects of production. Barraza’s intention was to reclaim portraits, particularly of women, to uplift his community, and unite through the medium of artistic activism.
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